In October 2023, Vermont experienced several significant developments across various sectors. Here are some of the key highlights:
- Changes in airline routes
- Funding for transmission projects
- Federal funding for semiconductor manufacturing
- State tax revenues and unemployment rate
- Lease extension for the Vermont Air National Guard
- Voluntary faculty buyout plan at Vermont State University
- Appointment of a new president at Saint Michael's College
- Affiliation between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Opening of a production facility by BETA Technologies
- Progress on housing production and affordability goals
- Leadership changes at Vermont Public
- Funding for stormwater runoff reduction in schools
- Lawsuit against Meta for mental health risks posed by Instagram
- Funding for downtown revitalization projects
- Cyber range contract awarded to Champlain College
- Designation of a Tech Hub in Vermont
- Funding for outdoor recreation projects
- Extension of FEMA assistance application deadline
- Opening of a device characterization lab at the University of Vermont
- Federal disaster assistance for storm-affected areas
- Funding for relocation outreach work
- Settlement with Blackbaud over data security practices
- Investment in dairy business innovation
- Lawsuit to stop logging around Camel's Hump
- Funding for wastewater quality improvement
- Revitalization of Goethe Lodge
- Increase in minimum wage
- Financial results of Union Bankshares
- Federal funding for environmental justice projects
- Confirmation of FAA Administrator
- Expansion of nursing program at Vermont State University
- Recognition of Kingsbury Companies as Business of the Year
- Start of open enrollment for health insurance
- LIHEAP funding for home heating costs
- Donation for workforce housing by Killington Resort
- Economic impact of nonprofit arts and culture industry
- Funding for housing and conservation projects
- VBSR awards recipients
- Inauguration of UVM Solar Research and Training Facility
- Settlement for retaliatory discharge
- Union election filing by graduate student-workers at UVM
- Funds raised at Empty Bowl Dinner for Spectrum Youth & Family Services.
These developments reflect the diverse range of activities and initiatives taking place in Vermont during October 2023, highlighting the state's commitment to progress and resilience in various sectors of its economy and community.
In addition to these developments, Vermont Public recently premiered the winning films from the 2023 Freedom and Unity Young Filmmakers Contest [72bcb043]. The contest provides a platform for middle and high school students in Vermont and New Hampshire to explore and express the life and culture of their states through film. The winning film in the History and Contemporary Issues category is 'Poverty (Vermont)' by the Vermont Youth Documentary Lab. The contest serves as an educational tool to encourage participants to explore and document the rich tapestry of life and culture in Vermont and New Hampshire, while also providing young filmmakers with an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with peers and professionals in the field of documentary filmmaking. The success of the contest highlights the importance of nurturing and supporting young talent in the Green Mountain and Granite States [72bcb043].